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Georgian Newspaper Project
Find out about life in Georgian Bath.
This database contains brief summaries of articles, advertisements and notices in the Bath Chronicle newspaper, for selected years between 1770 and 1800.
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| Leisure: Bradford Assemblies - meet at New Bear Inn [Bradford, Wilts] on Tue 24 Nov, Tue 22 Dec & Tue 19 Jan 1796. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2161/ article:1 c |
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| Goods: Thomas Garland, coach wheelwright & smith in the Mews, Avon Street, Bath announces his stock of seasoned timber. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2162/ article:1 c |
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| Property: to let - by the year, mews situated Grove St., Bathwick consisting of coach-houses for 12 carriages, stalls for 46 horses with 6 dwelling rooms & complete compting [counting] house. Partics from Mr Harding, wine merchant on North Parade, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2163/ article:1 c |
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| News: Sheriffs nominated by Lords in Council for Somerset - John Tyndale Warre of Hestercombe; William Davies of Combe Grove, & Samuel Day of Charterhouse, all esqs (London, 16 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2164/ article:2:00 AM |
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| Agriculture: re letter from Lord Clifford to County Sheriffs on size of crops - it is understood that the produce of wheat for present year & for 1794 were very equal, but both were less than an average crop. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2165/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol since our last - ashes (American pot) 52 brls; bacon 10 bales; beef 178 trc; bread (Irish) 80 sacks; butter 192 frks, 638 casks, 9 ½-frkns; chestnuts 40 bags; deals 48c; deal ends 3 qtrs; horns (cow) 420; Indian corn 2600 bshl; indigo 1 brl; iron (Russian) 2057 bars; masts 54; pine boards 3 qtrs; pine & oak planks 15; Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2166/ article:2 b |
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| Goods: imports at Bristol, contd - pitch 10 brls; pork 44 brls; rice 327 trc, 17 ½-trc; skins (calf) 26 bund, (lamb) 12 packs; staves 213c; tallow (Irish) 2 hghd; tar 627 brls; tongues 9 oz, 1 truss; wine (Port) 1 pipe; wool (Spanish) 382 bags; etc; etc Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2167/ article:2 b |
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| News: inscription in Greek over door of New Assembly Rooms - further discussion, states inscription uses improper grammar, with wrong words & accents. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2168/ article:2 c |
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| News: ## inscription in Greek over door of New Assembly Rooms - letter to printer from P. P*****t saying this inscription was originally dictated by Dr S. Johnson at Mrs Thrale's after Dr Johnson had received benefit from Bath Waters Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2169/ article:2 c |
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| Agriculture: grain prices - Devizes 12 Nov, wheat 86s - 100s, barley 36s - 40s, oats 29s - 32s, beans 58s - 64s per qtr. Average wheat 11s 6d/bshl Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2170/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: average price of sugar, w-e 11 Nov - 65s 11½d/cwt Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2171/ article:2 c |
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| Goods: meat prices - Smithfield 16 Nov, to sink the offal, beef 2s 6d - 3s 6d, mutton 3s 4d - 4s 4d, veal 3s 6d - 5s 4d, pork 4s - 5s per stone 8 lb. Sold 5000 beats, 13500 sheep & lambs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2172/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - John Court, ironmonger of Bath, dividend 7 Dec (from Sat Gazette) Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2173/ article:2 c |
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| Finance: bankruptcy - James Olive, shoemaker of Bath, dividend 12 Dec (from Sat Gazette). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2174/ article:2 c |
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| Notices: James Montague, sheriff of Wiltshire responds to representations from nobility, gentlemen, clergy, freeholders & others, & appoints County meeting at Town Hall Devizes on Wed 25 Nov (Lackham House, 14 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2175/ article:2 d |
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| Travel: Thomas Doveston has opened a repository for the sale of horses & carriages at his stables in Barton Street, Bath. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2176/ article:2 d |
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| Charity: appeal for Mary Hacker, a widow (who has kept a small grocery shop since the death of her husband) with 4 small children. She needs a few £s to discharge her last ½-yrs rent which is an arrears from unexpected business losses. Donations thankfully received at Bull, Hensley & Co's library; & at Barratt's library, Bond St, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2177/ article:2 d |
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| Agriculture: Bath & West of England Society - report of general meeting at Society's meeting rooms on 10 Nov, with Wm. Dyke, vice president, in chair. Discussion on condition of agricultural land in Britain. Annual meeting at Society's rooms in Bath on Tue 8 Dec, chait to be taken at 11 o'c & dinner on table at White Hart before 4pm Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2178/ article:2 d |
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| Military: Militia Society established in London to provide substitutes for such insured persons on whom the lot may fall to serve in the Militia. Subscription to get a substitute, 5s 6d p.a for all persons (whether housekeeper, lodgers or servants). Apply to Richard Cruttwell, printer of Bath, one of the agents. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2179/ article:2 d |
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| Goods: auction - household goods of Wm. Page, bankrupt at 7 Bennet Street, Bath on 20 Nov by E. English. By order of assignee. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2180/ article:2 e |
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| Property: for sale - lease of 7 Bennet St, 1 yrs unexp. Apply Mr Drayton, Lyde House, Bath or at 6 Broad St Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2181/ article:2 e |
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| Leisure: Lower Assembly Rooms - 1st Fancy Ball on Tue 24 Nov. James King, MC Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2182/ article:3 b |
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| Visitors: arrivals in Bath - Lord & Lady Kilkenny, Lord E Seymour, Lord Malmesbury, Lady Jane Long, Lady Ashburton, Lady Eyre, Hon Major Colville, Sir John & Lady Croft [NOTP], General Low, General Bellew, General & Mrs Harcourt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2183/ article:3 b |
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| Health: committee of Bath City Infirmary & Dispensary announce that Rev. Samuel Bradburn will give charity sermon for benefit of the Institution at Chapel in New King Street on Sun 22 Nov at 6pm. J. Dobson, chairman. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2184/ article:3 b |
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| News: Wed 18 Nov - Their Royal Highnesses the Duke & Duchess of York attended the Theatre [Theatre Royal Bath] last night [Tue], a very elegant box was fitted up for them and they were received with high respect by the audience whilst the orchestra played "God Save the King". Play "The Busybody" with farce the Mimic" by O'Keefe. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2185/ article:3 b |
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| News: the Freedom of the City of Bath wll be presented in a gold box tomorrow [19 Nov] to his Royal Highness the Duke of York b7 the Mayor & Sheriffs. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2186/ article:3 b |
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| Leisure: review of 1st performance of Mrs Yates as Isabella in Bath Theatre last Thursday and her 2nd appearance as "Lady Elizabeth Irwin" on Sat. Mrs Yates is niece by marriage to the celebrated actress of that name. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2187/ article:3 b |
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| News: Mr Lawton, treasurer to the commissioners for improving city of Bath is appointed clerk to the trust in room of Mr George, resigned [no date] Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2188/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Capt Balmanno to Miss Lane of Bath, at Bristol on Mon [16 Nov]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2189/ article:3 c |
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| Marriages: Mr Stillman to Mrs Sainsbury, broker in Horse Street, Bath on Mon [16 Nov]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2190/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: John Hen. Pennyman, esq., Major of the Cinque Port Fencibles, in the Circus Bath on Fri [13 Nov]. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2191/ article:3 c |
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| Deaths: Mr Cornelius Smith [sic], late of Bath, brother [?? = brother in law] to Mr Evill of Lambridge, in New York, some time since. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2192/ article:3 c |
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| News: the remains of the late Sir John Hotham, Bishop of Clogher in Ireland, were conveyed with great funereal pomp from Bath last Wed, to lie in state overnight at Birmingham on Sat, & conveyed on Sunday to to his Lordship's estate in South Dalton Yorkshire where the body is to be interred. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2193/ article:3 b |
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| Crime: ## dangerous riding - on Friday, 2 servants of a gentleman were bound over to the Qtr Sessions by [Bath] Magistrates for riding full speed thro' Cottles Lane & throwing down a poor boy endangering his life. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2194/ article:3 c |
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| News: the fine imposed on Edward Mitchell for his disturbing the congregation at New King Street Chapel was paid to Mr Phillott today [18 Nov], 5 guin of which given to the General Hospital & 5 guin to City Infirmary. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2195/ article:3 c |
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| Notices: Edward Lyne, Sheriff of Somerset, appoints public meeting to be held at Town Hall Bridgewater on 24 Nov to consider Address to His Majesty on his late providential & happy escape from the late attempt on his person, etc. (from Saltford, 16 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2196/ article:3 d |
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| Leisure: Sydney Gardens Vauxhall - tenant to proprietors sought for Gardens for 1 year from 25 Dec. 1795. Proposals to be sent to proprietors at a General Meeting at the Gardens on Mon 7 Dec (signed Nath. Bayly, Bath, 17 Nov). Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2197/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to let - an old-established public house in Bath suburbs, with large stock of beer & brewing utensils. Enq the printer Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2198/ article:3 d |
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| Property: to be disposed of - lease of a house & shop in full trade situated in one of the most public streets. Partcrs Mr Robt. Carpenter, George St, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2199/ article:3 d |
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| Goods: W. Collins, linen drapery, hosiery & haberdashery warehouse, 27 Market Place, Bath to be closed in 40 days, due to the owner (W. Collins) leaving the premises. All goods for sale cheaply. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2200/ article:3 e |
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| Employment: journeyman tinplate worker wanted - apply to Henry Rumsey, tinplate worker & brazier, Frome. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2201/ article:3 e |
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| Property: auction - ground rent of £14 4s on freehold, late Countess of Huntingdon's Chapel in the Vineyards, with f/hold ground rent on 3 houses in Bennet St of £8 16s each (total £26 8s); & freehold, ground rent (payable to Mr Hooper) of £13 4s p.a. At York House on 28 Nov. by C. Trimnell. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2202/ article:3 e |
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| Churches: ## letter of apology dated 18 Nov in newspapers from Edward Mitchell, woollen draper for his bad behaviour in Chapel, New King Street on 15 inst. [15 Nov] during the service. He was forgiven by the trustees of the Chapel & gave 10 guin to charity. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2203/ article:3 e |
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| Notices: House of Commons 18th Nov, petition from Bath to the Master of the Rolls including a bill to prohibit the making of starch from wheat barley, rye & potatoes, also the use of wheat in making wines & spirits. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2204/ article:4 d |
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| Finance: any persons who have further demands on Mr John Second, late dancing master of Bath, may send them to 1 Catherine Place where they will be discharged Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2205/ article:1 b |
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| Politics: Association of Friends to the King & Constitution - meeting of committee at Devizes on 21 Nov, Maj-Gen Humphrys in the chair. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2206/ article:1 b |
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| Travel: auction - Keevil toll-gate, will be put up at £233 & sold to highest bidder, (the same sum as it was put up for & let at on 19 Nov 1794). At the George Inn, Trowbridge on Wed 9 Dec. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2207/ article:1 c |
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| Travel: Bradford turnpike tolls, auction - tolls due to the Staverton Gate will be put up for £85 (last year's sum) at the Turnpike House, Woolley St, Bradford on 28 Dec by T. Hunt. Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2208/ article:1 d |
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| Property: to let - tenants sought for 1 year for Sydney Gardens Vauxhall, New Town, considerably improved. Pavilions, boxes & other buildings now finished; easy ride for airings now made round the gardens through the lawn. Large cold bath will be finished next Spring. Proposals to be put to Gen meeting on 7 Dec. Partcrs Messrs Bayly, Harington Place, Bath Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2209/ article:1 e |
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| Charity: benefactions invited for Mary Orchard, pregnant with no visible means of support, 6 children under 10 yrs (1 with smallpox). Donations to printer; Mr Hazard's library Cheap St; or to her lodgings 24 Ballance St. Donations totalling 5s acknowledged, Request a copy of the full article | Bath Chronicle 2210/ article:1 e |